101 chicken breeds

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you know what? fuck you. *unlaces your wyandotte*

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[scoutsmoocrew]

Why would anyone castrate a rooster?

Some people claim castrated roosters taste better but tbh it’s just not a great thing to do to a bird. I remember hearing they don’t tolerate it well and it’s pretty cruel

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Caponizing is awful and should be banned, from the US humane society’s article:

“Birds undergoing caponization are rarely anesthetized. Feed and water are removed at least 12 hours prior to the castration so the intestines are not full and crowding in the abdominal cavity is minimized. In preparation for the surgery, the bird’s legs and wings are stretched taut and securely fastened to a work surface. Feathers that might obscure the procedure are pulled out. A one-inch incision is made between the last two ribs. The ribs are then spread and each testis is pulled out with a twisting motion until the bean-shaped organ breaks free of the connecting tissues.The incision is not stitched. Practiced caponizers work very rapidly, castrating approximately 200 birds in one hour. Complications resulting from improper caponization can arise. The posterior vena cava and the dorsal aorta run along the bird’s back and pass between the two testes. If either the vein or the artery is ruptured during the surgery, the bird may bleed to death. If antiseptics or antibiotics are not used—and even in some cases when they are—infection may develop. Should the infected wound not heal properly, the animal may suffer and eventually die. A condition known as “air puffs” or “wind puffs” occurs sporadically, caused by air accumulation under the skin as the wound heals. In order to correct this problem, the air may be released by repeatedly inserting a sharp, pointed knife, or “by puncturing the skin with a pair of shears.”It has been estimated that as many as 5% of the birds die during the operation when it is performed by an inexperienced operator, yet even skilled caponizers will kill some birds during the procedure. Scientists and veterinarians concur that birds can and do feel pain, and the castration of unanesthetized cockerels is undoubtedly a serious welfare concern. The surgical procedure is vivisection, an operation performed on a fully conscious animal. Complications associated with the castration may arise, especially if the surgery is performed by untrained individuals, as is largely the case when hobbyists learn the techniques through trial and error. The practice of cockerel castration in the United States should be banned on animal welfare grounds as it has been in the United Kingdom.”

[homeofhousechickens]

Saw this one Facebook but this is the kind of items you want to have in a Chicken first aid kit

Whether your chickens are beloved livestock or pets :)

● Corid. To treat coccidiosis. Sold in the cattle section of feed stores. (If strains of Cocci in your area are resistant use Panacur instead)

● Veterycin for wounds. Sold in the horse, cattle, or dog section of feed stores.

●Vitamin E and Selenium Gel for wry neck. Sold in the goat, sheep, cattle, or horse section of feed stores.

● Safeguard for deworming. Sold in the goat or horse section of a feed store. (Pea sized amount for the tube gel stuff to worm a chicken. Repeat in week for infestations)

● Tylan 50, or LA200 for respiratory issues. Sold in the cattle, or antibiotics section of a feed store. (Tylan is an injectable educate yourself on that before using)

● Neosporin for wounds. Human first aid product. (Without pain relief)

● Vet Wrap for wounds and Bumble foot surgery. Sold in horse or dog section of feed stores. (Can also find the human equivalent in any drug store)

● Scarlex, for foot problems like scaley leg, and Bumble. Sold in the horse section of feed stores.

● Syringe to get very ill birds to drink or eat. Sokd in medication section of a feed store.

● Betadine for wound cleansing. Human first aid product.

● Not pictured... Permethrin to treat external parasites. Sold in feed stores or garden centers.

I advise getting at least a few of these on hand, because emergencies DO HAPPEN. Even if they haven't before, and you are scared. Emergencies will happen, often with no one else to go run to the store, or after stores are closed. You will feel so much more prepared if you just have a few things already prepared.

Also don’t be afraid to take your chicken to a vet! Even if you know more then them you can help teach them so they can help your birds and other peoples birds better!

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loss.jpeg

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cute

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pepper's intense preening action. you can clearly see the preen gland visible, they're able to part the rump feathers from the tail for easy access to it

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molt freak molt freak

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salad bar

[chickenoftheday]

May I show you

a babie?

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everybody shut up

daisy sippy tea

[chickenoftheday]

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After nearly a month of steady progress Lady took a turn for the worst and we lost her last night.

we still don't know what made her so sick..

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facebook poultry groups be like pullet or cockerel

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me

[chickenoftheday]

Thank you for the many chicken pictures, they have made my day and inspired me to look into owning chickens

you’re welcome!

chickens are lovely scoundrels, i don’t want to make it sound like a walk in the park because they can be a lot of work and sleepless nights if one gets sick, and you have to be mentally prepared for losses unlike a cat or dog. but imo they’re worth it